Minnesota Today

Governor calls out National Guard ahead of possible unrest heading toward Biden inauguration, and judge splits trials of former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis police union president Lt. Bob Kroll has announced that he will retire at the end of January, citing the impact of his job on his family.

Kroll attracted support from his union, but also withering criticism and demands to leave from those who sought accountability of officers accused of brutality or were involved in fatal incidents.

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Officials say wing extremism remains a real threat for Minnesota, as the FBI warns of weekend attack, and the governor reveals his family was threatened at his residence. This is an evening news update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota health officials had been watching for signs that a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus had entered the state — and over the weekend, they received confirmation.

The Health Department reported late Saturday that five people in the Twin Cities metro area had contracted the variant — and that it likely was more widespread across the state.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The violent clash that left five people dead and many injured at the U.S. Capitol has the Minnesota Department of Public Safety concerned about safety at the State Capitol. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 8, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Nearly 400,000 doses of the vaccine have been delivered to Minnesota since mid-December. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office should be invoked. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is part of an effort to impeach the president for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 7, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' victory early on Thursday, the end of a long day and night marked by chaos and violence in Washington, in which extremists emboldened by President Donald Trump sought to thwart the peaceful transfer of power that has been a hallmark of modern American history by staging a violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Dozens of President Trump’s supporters gathered peacefully at the State Capitol in St. Paul, with helicopters circling the building and a notably stepped up law enforcement presence. Police were also seen in front of the Governor’s Residence on Summit Avenue, where other demonstrators gathered. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 6, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce the next phase of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday.

The governor will announce a rollback of restrictions on indoor dining, according to a spokesperson. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor, sit-down service at bars and restaurants, run through late Sunday.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.